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Question E9B11

From subelement E9 - E9B

E9B11
Answer: C

What is a disadvantage of decreasing the number of wire segments in an antenna model below 10 segments per half-wavelength?

AGround conductivity will not be accurately modeled
BThe resulting design will favor radiation of harmonic energy
CThe computed feed point impedance may be incorrect
DThe antenna will become mechanically unstable